Riffing on the popular pop-up Dîner en Blanc events, the Brandywine in White dinner, first introduced in 2013, returns on Aug. 24 with a new location.

Set-up for the picnic – where participants wear white outfits (yikes! watch that ketchup or red wine) – begins at 5:30 p.m. The "secret" location will be disclosed by email 48 hours before the event. It most likely will be in the Wilmington area.

Well, that's what we're guessing since a portion of the proceeds from the $25-per-person rain-or-shine event will benefit Friends of Wilmington Parks.

Tables, chairs and tablecloths will be provided. Participants bring their own food, drinks, utensils and table decor.

Here's a few things to keep in mind: No cooking is allowed on the site; organizers also suggest you bring trash bags, bug spray and flashlights. This is al fresco, after all. The party ends at 10 p.m.

Food & drink reporter:
Patricia Talorico, a food writer and columnist, has written about chefs and restaurants for USA Today. She has contributed to The Washington Post, Bon Appetit and Food Network magazines and has worked with Food Network star/cookbook author Ina Garten. Talorico has twice been nominated for James Beard Foundation Awards for feature writing.